News and Stories
The world is being threatened by climate change and Scouts have the opportunity to have their actions recognised and their voices heard amongst the world's leaders on this important issue. In December 2009, The United Nations will hold a Climate...
Never heard of the International Centre Day? It’s something to do with the Goose Network. Never heard of the Goose Network? Okay, then read on! The Goose Network is, well, a network! A network of Staff, not managers or directors, at Scout and Guide...
Jambville, France; Representatives from 14 countries have come together in to participate in international training courses STIF, STAF and CHAM which began on the 25th of July and will run till the 2nd of August. The courses organized by the French...
The Scouts of the World Award is a special award showing that a young person is aware of world issues and has acquired through a voluntary service the necessary experience and skills to become a citizen of the world. Scouts of the World Award in the...
Every year the world celebrates World Environment Day on the 5th of June. This is an occasion for many around the world to demonstrate their commitment to preserving the environment. This year as is customary Scouts from around the globe stood up for...
NAIROBI, 9 July 2009 - The Scout fraternity today woke up to the saddest news of the passing of the former Regional Director for the World Scout Bureau, Africa Regional Office. Maj. (Rtd) Kinuthia Murugu passed away at 3.35 am [GMT +3] at Nairobi...
A team of Mexican children and youth have been recognised for their inspirational project that has helped to protect a local wetland, engage children in environmental education and develop a sustainable aquaculture business to help pay for their...
5th June 2009. On World Environment Day, Scouts have again demonstrated their commitment to working together to take positive action for the environment. The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) have partnered with the United Nations...
The World Organization of the Scout Movement and Clean Up the World are pleased to share with you the 2008 Clean Up the World Activity Report launched today, the 5th of June, in line with World Environment Day. Scouts feature heavily in this report...
World Scouting is pleased to announce the launch of new SCENES Guidelines for Scout Centres of Excellence for Nature and Environment as part of the World Scout Environment Programme. "Scout Centres of Excellence for Nature and the Environment are...
Scouts around the world switched off for Earth Hour on the 28th of March 2009 in a worldwide demonstration of a commitment to take action for the environment. Scouts in at least 45 countries participated in Earth Hour, engaging with their family...
On Friday, 20 March, Mr Laurent Moutinot, a Councillor of State of the Republic and Canton of Geneva, hosted a reception for the World Scout Committee in the prestigious Alabama Room at the Hôtel de Ville (Geneva’s City Hall). It was here that the...
LUANDA - On 21 February 2008 The Scout Association of Angola held the first meeting of Area Commissioners. The event which brought together fifteen of the eighteen senior leaders at Area level, analyzed the state of preparedness ahead of the Second...
The second UK Scouts of the World Award Discovery was completed by eleven members from across the UK, over two weekends they learned loads about the world around them and became great friends. The Scouts of the World Award is and International...
Would you like to join with other young people from around the world in Korea for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) International Youth Conference on the Environment? You could share your Scouting and environment stories with other...